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Podcast with fast-rising sports journalist Chris de Santiago

One of the biggest stars in MMA, Michelle Waterson is a name known even outside MMA circles. With her flashy striking and slick submissions, Waterson has cemented herself as a certified contender in the strawweight division. This interview goes into her early career and in the cage during her FOTN war with Angela Hill. You cannot miss this interview.

If you don't know his name yet, you will very soon. Leaving Serbia at a young age for Alaska, Medic dominated the Alaska regional scene before getting the call to compete on Dana White's Contender Series. His opponent pulled out of the fight but Medic fought a short notice opponent anyway.  Medic knocked out his opponent in the first and punched his ticket to the UFC. "The Doctor" is ready to destroy everyone in his path. Be here before he does. 

After winning TUF Live, Michael Chiesa made his mark in the UFC Lightweight division as a solid fighter that is a tough test for anyone. After falling on hard times, Chiesa made the choice to switch to welterweight, and he has looked unstoppable ever since. His wins over Carlos Condit, Diego Sanchez, and Rafael Dos Anjos has entrenched him in the top 10 in the division. Chiesa has UFC gold on his mind, and he won't let anyone stand in his way. This fascinating interview with MMA Island's Zach Harkness will give you a new appreciation for this top UFC contender.

Born in Angola, Raised in Portugal, Refined in Thailand, Conquered in Japan. Manel Kape is a multinational talent who has taken the MMA World by storm. After a rough early stint in RIZIN, Kape went on a killer win streak to claim the RIZIN Bantamweight Championship while avenging his loss to Kai Asakura. Originally slated to make his UFC debut at UFC 252, an ankle injury forced Kape off the card. His debut for the world's largest promotion will come very soon. 

Born in Lithuania, Raised in England, Modestas Bukauskas is one of the top prospects at 205. After winning the Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Championship, Bukauskas was signed by the UFC and was slated to take on Vinicius Moreira in his UFC debut. Unfortunately, Moreira pulled out and in stepped top Greek Prospect, Andreas Michailidis. Bukauskas would finish him in the first with vicious elbows. After his win, Bukauskas took the time and sat down with MMA Island's Zach Harkness for an insightful interview. With his new bout just signed, there's never been a better time to learn about this prospect at 205!